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Kerol EmulsionKerol EmulsionGeneric Name: Urea in Zinc/Lactic Acid (ue-REE-a/zink/LACK-tik AS-id)Brand Name: KerolKerol Emulsion is used for:Aiding in the healing of certain skin conditions (eg, calluses; corns; dermatitis; dry, rough skin; eczema; hyperkeratotic sores; psoriasis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Kerol Emulsion is a debriding agent. It wor...

Kerol Redi ClothsKerol Redi Cloths Generic Name: Urea (ue-REE-a)Brand Name: Kerol Redi ClothsKerol Redi Cloths is used for:Treating dry, rough, scaly skin caused by certain conditions (eg, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, corns, calluses). It may also be used for certain other skin conditions as determined by your doctor.Kerol Redi Cloths is a debriding agent. It works by helping the breakdown of...

KetalarKetalarGeneric Name: ketamine (KET a meen)Brand Names: KetalarWhat is Ketalar (ketamine)?Ketamine is an anesthetic medication.Ketamine is used as a general anesthetic to prevent pain and discomfort during certain medical tests or procedures, or minor surgery.Ketamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What is the most important informa...

KetalarKetalar Generic Name: Ketamine (KEET-uh-MEEN)Brand Name: KetalarPsychological effects ranging from pleasant, dream-like states to delirium have occurred as Ketalar wears off. Be sure to have a responsible adult to monitor and assist you for up to 24 hours after you receive Ketalar .Ketalar is used for:Inducing anesthesia (lack of sensation or feeling) before surgery or cert...

ketamineketamineGeneric Name: ketamine (KET a meen)Brand Names: KetalarWhat is ketamine?Ketamine is an anesthetic medication.Ketamine is used as a general anesthetic to prevent pain and discomfort during certain medical tests or procedures, or minor surgery.Ketamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What is the most important information I sho...

KetamineKetamine Generic Name: Ketamine (KEET-uh-MEEN)Brand Name: KetalarPsychological effects ranging from pleasant, dream-like states to delirium have occurred as Ketamine wears off. Be sure to have a responsible adult to monitor and assist you for up to 24 hours after you receive Ketamine .Ketamine is used for:Inducing anesthesia (lack of sensation or feeling) before surgery or ...

KetekKetekGeneric name: TelithromycinBrand names: KetekWhy is Ketek prescribed?Ketek is a new type of antibiotic known as a ketolide. It is used to treat bacterial infections in the lungs and sinuses, specifically:Acute (severe or sudden) flare-ups of chronic bronchitisAcute sinusitisPneumoniaMost important fact about KetekLike all antibiotics, Ketek ...

KetekKetekGeneric Name: telithromycin (Oral route)tel-ith-roe-MYE-sinOral routeTabletTelithromycin is contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis. There have been reports of fatal and life-threatening respiratory failure in patients with myasthenia gravis associated with the use of telithromycin .Telithromycin is contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis. There have been rep...

KetekKetek Generic Name: Telithromycin (tel-ITH-roe-MYE-sin)Brand Name: KetekDo not take Ketek if you have myasthenia gravis. Severe and sometimes fatal breathing problems have occurred in patients with myasthenia gravis who have taken Ketek .Ketek is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.Ketek is a ketolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of or ...

Ketek PakKetek PakGeneric Name: telithromycin (Oral route)tel-ith-roe-MYE-sinOral routeTabletTelithromycin is contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis. There have been reports of fatal and life-threatening respiratory failure in patients with myasthenia gravis associated with the use of telithromycin .Telithromycin is contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis. There have been...

ketoconazoleketoconazoleGeneric Name: ketoconazole (KEE toe KON a zole)Brand Names: NizoralWhat is ketoconazole?Ketoconazole is an antifungal antibiotic.Ketoconazole is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, or skin.Ketoconazole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication gui...

KetoconazoleKetoconazoleBrand names: XolegelWhy is Ketoconazole prescribed?Xolegel is a topical gel used to treat a skin infection known as seborrheic dermatitis.Most important fact about KetoconazoleStay away from fire, open flames, and smoking, both during and immediately after applying Xolegel.How should you take Ketoconazole?After applying Xolegel to the affected areas,...

ketoconazole Topicalketoconazole (Topical route)kee-toe-KON-a-zoleOral routeTabletWhen used orally, ketoconazole has been associated with hepatic toxicity, including some fatalities. Patients receiving this drug should be informed by the physician of the risk and should be closely monitored.Coadministration of terfenadine with ketoconazole tablets is contraindicated. Rare cases of serious cardiovascular adver...